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can't mount /data while installing LineageOS

These /data-related errors are likely because TWRP can't decrypt the current /data partition. This often happens with stock ROMs, since TWRP is only made to handle the encryption method of AOSP. To ...
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Use an Android tablet as a Wacom drawing tablet for a PC?

I had the exact same wish as you, and I eventually found a solution I was happy with. It does not solve it in 100% the way you had envisioned, but let me see if it helps you. At first I was thinking ...
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simultaneous USB-OTG and charging

There are two different questions here Fails: tablet - Samsung adapter - extension-cable - OTG-device..... (But) it works when inserted between a thumbdrive and a PC Android devices support USB ...
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What are the differences between ClockworkMod and Team Win Recovery for the Nexus 7?

TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) - This is a very widely used custom recovery. It is fully touch-driven, has one of the most complete feature sets available, and uses a themable UI. TWRP is maintained ...
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Forcing system upgrade despite "Battery too low"

You could recalibrate the battery. You could try using an app or use method 1 on this AndroidPit help page: Method 1: Discharge your phone fully until it turns itself off. Turn it on again and let ...
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How to stop update notifications for disabled apps on a Family-Link managed device?

Have you tried resetting the Play Store? It is possible (although very unlikely) that the Play Store has failed to detect that the apps have been disabled. Go to Settings → Apps → Play Store → ...
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Nexus 7 tablet won't show files when connected to pc

Connect your Nexus 7 to the PC, then on the android screen swipe down the icons from the top left side of the screen. One of the boxes shown will say "USB for Charging". Tap that box and select "...
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Failed OTA update Nexus 7 (2012)

Your easiest option is to sideload the update.zip file. Better option would be to download and flash the system image if you havent done it since 4.4 Sideload: Download the proper image file and ...
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How to have multiple input languages?

For Android 4.4: Go to Settings, Language & input, and scroll down to KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS. Click on the dial icon next to Android Keyboard (AOSP) Click on the first entry Input languages ...
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Nexus 7 stuck on google's logo after flashed the building of AOSP

Thanks to @Tamoghna Chowdhury for linking this to a similar question i had posted. I had similar issues and struggled with it for a while. You need to check some things. Did you flash the device ...
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Nexus 7 keeps disconnecting from wi-fi

As i didn't find any solution neither on the internet nor here, i've desided to just flash my tablet using image from google, it helped. Edit: Factory images for all nexus devices can be found at ...
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Bricked Nexus 7 in Recovery Mode

Download the factory image for your device here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images Follow the instructions at the top of the page to flash. Note that the WIFI and Mobile versions ...
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Trying to install cyanogenmod on nexus 7 but can't get into Team Win Recovery Project

You can try to do it through command line from your PC. Install adb drivers in PC 15 seconds ADB installer Download the TWRP img file for Nexus 7 from twrp website TWRP for Nexus 7 Rename the ...
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Nexus 7 (2012) won't charge or start after a series of problems

Looking at your issue related to battery and charging (which may not be the sole cause- I am not familiar with Nexus devices) Since you barely used it for an year, it would not have been charged ...
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Android Intent problems

Try: Restarting If you can (i.e. phones bootloader is unlocked): Try clearing the cache and 'davlik-cache' (By installing a custom bootloader Deleting the offending app using adb (the same software ...
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Nexus won't boot after update

This most probably means that you are stuck in a device boot-loop. The easiest way to fix Nexus devices (in my opinion) is to use the Nexus Root Toolkit, which automatically fixes most problems with a ...
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Unidentified app using excessive battery

Try going to Settings > Storage & USB > Explore to see if you can find/delete anything left by Sygic Navigation. You can also try rebooting the tablet into safe mode by pressing and holding ...
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Activate Debugging on broken Nexus 7

With broken touch screen you won't be able to enable USB debugging mode using your PC. Tried Solution: I had tried the adb method but it doesn't ends well, however you can try to take a backup of ...
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Update Nexus 7 to a Nougat ROM

Had this problem a couple days ago. Solved it by bypassing the SetupWizard. Steps to skip: Tap the top-left corner of the screen. Tap the top-right corner of the screen. Tap the bottom-right corner ...
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Get Nexus 7 tablet out of reboot loop?

Apparently, you can enable apps using adb: Enable and disable system apps via ADB Maybe you can quickly do this while the phone is still booting. (I don't know how soon adb is loaded.) Maybe it works ...
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Get Nexus 7 tablet out of reboot loop?

You should be able to power it on and immediately hold the volume down button to get to the bootloader. You should get a menu with "start" being the defualt; use the volume keys to select "recovery", ...
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Netflix on Nexus 7 Android 6

It could be either sideloading or installing a version that previously wasn't locked to particular devices, yes. Given that it's available for your other device, it doesn't seem like it would be ...
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Getting BT Notifier application to link U8 Smart Watch with No Carrier Nexus 7

I just got the V8 Plus. I couldn't get it to pair to my Nexus 5 stock with the BT Notifier. However, it did pair with both of these applications MediaTek Smart Device FunDo Smart Device Both ...
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Nexus 7 is not booting up after android marshmallow update

Download the Nexus Root Toolkit from here. It has options to restore any Nexus device back to its factory settings, including bricked or boot looping devices, under the Flash Stock + Unroot button. ...
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Nexus 7 (wifi) 2012 won't charge past 11%

Going through the suggestions, I am also inclined towards thinking it is a dead battery Li Ion batteries have a protection circuit that kicks in when the discharge falls below a certain level. It ...
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Why doesn't my Nexus 7 synchronize since Android 6?

Meanwhile, i can answer my own question. Found a description from Tasker that explains and solves the problem here http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/androidpowermanagement.html The important ...
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How to prevent Nexus 7 of charging the battery every time when connected to a USB?

Have you guys ever heard of Chargie? It's a USB stick+Android app combo that limits charging externally (no root needed). Just install the stick between the charger and phone and use the app to select ...
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Nexus 7 Incredibly Slow

Unfortunately, Nexus 7 2013 has a hardware problem in bad SSD that is dying quite fast. Newest Android helped with this as it was writing to disc more data, so Nexus 7 devices started dying faster. I ...
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Is there an equivalent to iOS "Reset Home Screen Layout" on the Nexus 7?

On newer devices/OS versions (i.e. Nexus 5X), try going into Google App instead of Launcher, select Storage, Manage Space, CLEAR LAUNCHER DATA.
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How to have multiple input languages?

If you want to be able to write in multiple languages without having to change the language of the keyboard all the time, you have to use a third party keyboard like SwiftKey. With Swiftkey, for ...
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